Regulation

• 

  Kenya cuts betting excise duty to 5% in major tax reform Kenya Regulation

  Kenya’s Parliament has approved a major amendment to the Finance Bill 2025, reducing the excise duty on betting stakes from 15% to 5%.

  June 20, 2025
• 

  Malian official calls for National Gambling Regulator to ensure sovereignty and transparency Mali Regulation

  Rapporteur of the Mines, Energy and Water Commission of the Transitional National Council (CNT), has urged the Prime Minister to address the absence of a national regulatory authority for games of chance in Mali.

  June 19, 2025
• 

  Namibia moves to strengthen regulation of gambling and sports betting Namibia Regulation

  The Namibian government is intensifying efforts to regulate gambling and sports betting, recognizing the industry’s potential for revenue generation while addressing its social risks. Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel told parliament that authorities are taking active steps to curb illegal gambling and promote responsible gaming.

  June 19, 2025
• 

  Brazilian Senate fast-tracks casino and bingo legalization with support from Federal Government Brazil Regulation

  The Brazilian Senate is expediting efforts to legalize bingo halls, casinos, and the traditional "jogo do bicho" with direct backing from the federal government. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP) has informed party leaders that the bill will be put to a vote before the July legislative recess.

  June 17, 2025
• 

  NLGRB hosts Compliance stakeholder engagement for licensed gaming operators in Uganda Uganda Regulation

  The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda convened licensed gaming operators at Mestil Hotel for a stakeholder engagement focused on enhancing compliance across the industry.

  June 17, 2025
• 

  India faces legal void in online betting, says Allahabad High Court India Regulation

  The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to establish a high-powered committee to assess the need for regulating online gaming and betting in the state.

  June 15, 2025
• 

  Ghana swears in new Gaming Commission Board to tackle illegal gambling Ghana Regulation

  The newly appointed Governing Board of the Gaming Commission of Ghana has officially been inaugurated, with a clear mandate to enhance responsible gaming, tackle underage participation, and crack down on illegal operators, particularly in mining communities.

  June 13, 2025
• 

  Uganda Gaming Regulatory Board and Police Force unite to enforce betting laws Uganda Regulation

  The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Police Force have deepened their partnership to enhance enforcement of gaming laws in the Rwizi Region.

  June 13, 2025
• 

  Colombia targets digital economy with new tax plans for crypto and online betting Latin America Regulation

  Colombia’s tax authority, the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), is preparing new regulations to bring online gambling and cryptocurrency transactions under stricter oversight

  June 10, 2025
• 

  Members of Parliament warn Ghana students against gaming addiction Ghana Regulation

  More than 700 students of Accra Technical University (ATU) in Ghana were sensitized on the risks of gaming addiction and its impact on mental health during a recent awareness campaign.

  June 5, 2025